Department of Polymer Science, University of New South Wales, P.O. Box 1, Kensington, NSW 2033 Australia
Abstract:
An improved design of a reactor for alkaline fusion as a preliminary to chromatographic analysis is described. The reactor allows the use of a significantly reduced sample size, minimizes leakages and facilitates the removal of the reaction products. The use of the reactor is demonstrated by the analysis of several polyester samples exhibiting increased hydrolytic stability.